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OPERATION
Your sweeper
is a precision
piece
of equipment.
Engineering
skill
and
experience
have
been
combined
to
provide
reasonable
safety
and
efficiency.
However,
as with any type of mechanical
equipment,
carelessness
or error on the part of the
operator
can result
in damage
to your equipment.
Therefore,
exercise care at all times and do not sub-
ject your sweeper
to misuse.
SWEEPING
SPEED
Try sweeping
at different
speeds to find the one most
suited to your conditions
for maximum
hopper
bag
fill.
BRUSH
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust your sweeper brushes to the best operating
height,
loosen the adjustment
knob and push down
on height
adjustment
lever to raise the brush.
See
figure 29_ Best adjustment
is when brush setting
is
1/2" down
into grass.. Always
mow the grass to an
even height
before
sweeping.
B_
Do
Not
drive
or
dump
the
sweeper too close to a fire as the
brushes
and
bag
can
be
destroyed
by excessive
heat or
flame.
TO LOWER BRUSH
(Pull Back)
ADJUSTMENT
ASS'Y
TO RAISE
BRUSI-
iPush Down)
FIGURE 29
DUMPING
OF SWEEPER
"(our sweeper
can be dumped
easily without
getting
off of the rider or tractor_ Simply
put) rope forward
to dump° See figure 30. SEE CAUTION
NOTE A AND
B,
Always
dump
hopper
after each use.. Damp or wet. ....
grass and leaves
will
cause damage
to hopper
if
stored
for long period
of time.
FIGURE 30
STORAGE
The bag may be collapsed
for storage
Remove the
two support
rods and fold bag down
LU BROCATION/MAINTENANCE
The bearings in the sweeper have been prelubricated
at the factory;
however,
it is recommended
that a
few drops of light oil should
be added to the brush
shaft bearings
twice a year. Also, the wheels
should
be removed
to clean gears every two
years_ After
cleaning
apply
an even coat
of light
grease° See
figures
31, 32 and 33,
\
GEAR AND SHAI
®
FIGURE 3t
A_
_CAUTION
Do Not
fasten
rope to pulling
vehicle
where
it might
become
entangled
with driving wheels or
rotating
parts.
_NOTE
To remove the wheel just pop off hub
cap with a screwdriver
and remove
cotte_ pin and fiat washer. See figure
31o
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